Ant Control Perth

Argentine Ant Control Perth

The Argentine worker ants are one of the smallest species roaming across Western Australia. They are capable of squeezing through cracks and holes as small as 1 millimetre in size, making it difficult to protect your home without the use of treatment methods. These ants will set up their colonies in the ground, inside cracks in concrete walls, between boards and timbers, and among your everyday household objects. In natural outdoor areas, they generally nest shallowly in loose leaves or under small stones, due to their poor ability to dig deeper nests. While they may not be capable of digging deep nests themselves, the resourceful and opportunistic Argentine Ant will swiftly takeover abandoned colonies of larger species. Argentine ants are a common household pest, given their size and resourcefulness. They often enter structures in search of food or water (particularly during dry or hot weather), or to escape flooded nests during periods of heavy rainfall.

Black Ant Control Perth

Black Ants are a species native to Australia. Like many insects, they are attracted to sweet liquids and food particles, often being drawn to kitchens, laundries, and bathrooms. Black Ant colonies can house a population of around 4,000–7,000 individuals. A queen Black Ant, the central-most figure of every active colony, has been known to live up to 15 years. Black Ant populations in their formative stages can often have multiple queens in the nest. They will tolerate each other until the first workers come, then they fight for survival and dominance, until only one queen remains. Worker Black Ants can be distinguished by their black glossy appearance and length of about 3-5mm. As the colony grows in scope and function, Black Ants have been known to mimic a similar pattern of growth, amplifying in size over time.

Coastal Brown Ant Treatment Perth

Ant treatment Perth. Coastal Brown Ants, commonly known as big-headed ants, are an introduced species to Australia. As they are not an original contender in Western Australia’s natural ecosystem, they have consequently become a major pest ant species. The Coastal Brown Ant is usually golden brown in colour, allowing them to hide from predators and blend easily into the Australian bushland and coastal regions. They have two raised nodes, a visible spine on their thorax, and 12 segmented antennae that finish with a three-segmented club. The workers in this adaptable species are characterised by their large, pronounced head, which is disproportionately larger than the rest of the body. This pest is a soil-nesting ant that removes soil and leaves significant mounds of dirt next to the nest opening. Colonies can be so large that they stretch beyond property boundaries. They are common in urban dwellings and are a pest on rural land. This incredibly invasive species often has multiple queens in a colony, achieving the status of a ‘super-colony’. TMO also provides ant pest control Perth. 

Bull Ant Treatment Perth

Ant treatment Perth. Bull Ants, sometimes referred to as sergeant ants or inch ants, are native to Australia. They are one of the most common species, found in most states and landscapes. Bull Ants are easily distinguishable by their size and peculiar shape. They have large mandibles, large compound eyes that provide excellent vision, and a powerful sting that they use to incapacitate prey. Each eye of a Bull Ant contains 3,000 facets, the second highest among all ant species. The larger Bull Ant workers support the colonies by foraging for food or keeping guard outside the nest. Smaller workers cultivate the offspring. Bull Ants will search for nectar or scavenge the remains of insect and animal prey, carrying enough food back to the nest to support the entire colony. Bull ants usually display defensive behaviour around their nests but tend to be more timorous while foraging. However, the Bull Ant is capable of being extremely aggressive towards intruders. If a nest is disturbed, a large force of workers rapidly swarm out of their nest in defence. Bull ants are frequently encountered by humans, in homes, businesses, and out in nature. These ants are capable of stinging through fabric, so wearing closed footwear such as boots, or sneakers can reduce the risk of falling victim to their nasty sting. TMO can assist with the management of all pest control Perth infestations.